Russell Tovey
Biography
Russell George Tovey (born 14 November 1981) is an English actor with numerous television, film and stage credits. Tovey is best known for playing the role of a werewolf, George Sands in the BBC's supernatural drama Being Human. His other notable roles include Rudge in both the stage and film version of The History Boys, Steve in the BBC Three sitcom Him & Her, Kevin Matheson in the HBO original series Looking and as Henry Knight on BBC TV series Sherlock.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
The History Boys
as Rudge
2006
National Theatre Live: Constellations
as Roland
2021
Allelujah
as Colin Colman
2023
My Family and Other Animals
as Leslie Durrell
2005
Real Love (Yes, It's Real Love!)
as Mick
TBA
Grabbers
as Dr. Adam Smith
2012
The Ballad of Russell & Julie
as Midshipman Frame (archive footage)
2011
Love Again
as Billy Brooks
2023
Blackwood
as Jack
2014
White Widow
as Charlie
2023
Is This a Joke?
as Tim
2011
Wayfinder
as Russell
2022
Tower Block
as Paul
2012
The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists!
as The Albino Pirate (voice)
2012
The Red Peppers
as Alf
2001
It's Me
as Joe
2020
Muppets Most Wanted
as Delivery Man
2014
Walking the Dogs
as Footman
2012
Pride
as Tim
2014
Plainclothes
as Andrew
2025
TV Appearances
Ultimate Force
2002
The Bill
1984
Silent Witness
1996
We Have Been Watching
as Self
2017
The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer
as Self - Guest
2018
Agatha Christie's Marple
as PC Terence Reed
2004
Being Human
as George Sands
2009
Messiah
as Robbie McManus
2001
Little Dorrit
as John Chivery
2008
Him & Her
as Steve
2010
What Remains
as Michael
2013
Looking
as Kevin Matheson
2014